Person Perception Flashcards
1
Q
What are TWO major sources that guide our development of first impressions of others?
A
- Expectations
- Salient features
2
Q
What determines salience?
A
A combination of both the stimulus and the surrounding environment.
The stimulus must ‘stand out’ compared to everything else.
3
Q
True or False:
Studies have shown we do actually use clothing as a status cue when forming impressions of others.
A
True
These judgements are made in a very short amount of exposure time.
